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Episode 38: Jimmy Eat World/Gin Blossoms Double Album Reviews (Arizona Music Edition)

Episode 38: Jimmy Eat World/Gin Blossoms Double Album Reviews (Arizona Music Edition)

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This podcast from the 2 & 1/2 Hippys Podcast features a discussion about Arizona, including its culture, cities, and popular music artists. The hosts also delve into a review of the Gin Blossoms' album New Miserable Experience.

Here are some key highlights:

  • Fantasy Football Talk (0:00-5:22): The hosts open the podcast by discussing fantasy football rankings for tight ends and wide receivers, debating player performance and top contenders.
  • Arizona Culture and Identity (13:14-18:22): They explore what makes Arizona unique, touching on its Mexican influence, heavy drinking and restaurant culture, golf scene, casinos, and the "valley-southern" Arizona accent.
  • Notable Arizona Music Artists (18:23-21:10): The conversation shifts to Arizona-bred musical talent, listing artists like Gin Blossoms, Stevie Nicks, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Eat World, and Linda Ronstadt.
  • Most Populated Cities in Arizona (21:11-23:51): The hosts play a game naming the most populated cities in Arizona in order, including Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Peoria.
  • Obscure Arizona Cities (24:14-26:40): They then list some of Arizona's more obscure cities, such as Miami, Tuba City, Bumblebee, and Gypsum.
  • Arizona Capitals and "Five C's" (26:41-27:58): The discussion covers the historical capitals of Arizona (Phoenix, Prescott, Tucson) and the "five C's" that represent Arizona's economy: Citrus, Climate, Cotton, Cattle, and Copper.
  • Top Arizona Golf Courses (27:59-33:30): The hosts share their picks for top private and public golf courses in Arizona, including Silverleaf, Scottsdale National, Dino Mountain, and The Phoenician.
  • Gin Blossoms Album Review: New Miserable Experience (33:31-38:34): The main event of the podcast begins with a review of Gin Blossoms' 1992 album, highlighting their origins in the Mill Avenue music scene in Tempe and the iconic status of their hit single "Hey Jealousy." They discuss the band's "middle-of-the-road" alternative rock sound.
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